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Scheduling


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Fares

Prices are for one-way trips

In town: $3.00

In county: $6.00


Trips to Des Moines

From Grimes, Norwalk, and Waukee: $6

From any other area: $25


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Service Hours


  • Boone

    Monday - Friday

    7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • City of Grimes

    Monday - Friday

    7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Dallas

    Monday - Friday*

    7 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    *Service in the city of Perry operates on Monday and Friday only

  • Jasper

    City of Newton only:

    Monday - Friday

    7 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Contact us for all other rides in Jasper county.

  • Madison

    Monday - Friday

    7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Marion

    Monday - Friday*

    7 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    *Service in the city of Knoxville operates on Monday and Friday only

  • Story

    Monday - Friday

    7 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    City of Ames

    Monday - Friday

    7 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Saturday

    7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


    Sunday

    8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


    Dial-a-Ride (Approved riders only)

    Extended service hours available. Please reach out for more information.

  • Warren

    Monday - Friday*

    7 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    *Service in the city of Indianola operates on Monday and Friday only


3 Easy Steps to Ride  

Schedule a ride:

To get started, call  1 (877) 686-0029 or email erides@ridehirta.com and let us know the date, time, and destination of your ride. You can also download the HIRTA On Demand smartphone app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.


To change or cancel your ride, please call us as soon as possible. If you do not cancel your ride, you will be considered a no-show and may be charged a fee. Please see our policies page for more info.


HIRTA Public Transit is committed to ensuring no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its transit services on the basis of race, age, disability, religion, color, sex or national origin. Services are open to the general public, including persons with disabilities, as required by the American's with Disability Act.

Get on the Bus:

A driver will pick you up within a 20-minute window. Please plan your trip accordingly. It is important for all riders to be ready at the beginning of their 20-minute pickup window.


When your bus arrives, board the bus and pay the appropriate fare. You can also pay directly in the HIRTA On Demand app!

Ride Safely:

All passengers must be seated with their seatbelt secured. If you use a wheelchair or scooter, or need additional assistance, our drivers will make sure you are secure.


Sit back and enjoy your ride!

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